Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Orcas Novelist to Read at Library on July 20
Stella Bell will be reading from her novel, Red Velvet Letters, and signing books on Tuesday July 20th at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library. Red Velvet Letters is a fictionalized account of the author, Stella Bell's, life. The novel carries more fact than fiction and provides a unique insight
Orcas Library Art Show & Silent Auction
Calling all Artists, Art Collectors, and Spring Cleaners! The Library Art Show and Silent Auction is coming soon and your generous contributions are needed for this annual Library Fair event. Both two- and three-dimensional art is needed. All proceeds will benefit the Library. Bring your donations to the Library Conference
Good Samaritan Law to Rescue Overdose Victims
Contributed in a joint statement by the State Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR), State Attorney General's Office, American Civil Liberties Union(ACLU), Science Science and Management of Addictions Foundation (SAMA), UW Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) and Poison Control Center. A new law aimed at saving lives by
Guest Opinion: Accuracy is Essential to Informed School Bond Debate
By Keith Whitaker, Business Manager (part-time) Orcas Island School District There are significant inaccuracies and wrong assumptions in Janet Knowles guest column in last week's Islands Sounder [reprinted below] regarding transparency in the school bond process. Her conclusions are not based in fact, and betray a lack of understanding of
Guest Opinion: Data on the School Bond Measure
By Janet Knowles (Please see editorial note below, following this opinion) Bond Transparency This Bond proposal is huge in good times, but inconceivable in hard economic ones. In my experience as a school Business Manager and Board member at all school levels, I had to ask why a District with
Library to Take Kids on Special Tour of Journey Stories at Historical Museum
Kids going into 3rd grade and above are invited to sign up for a special tour of the Journey Stories exhibit at the Orcas Island Historical Museum on Wednesday, July 28th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Museum staff and volunteers will explain the exhibits and answer children’s questions. Advance sign up
County “Bark for Life” Event on Orcas July 17
The American Cancer Society's 2010 Bark For Life of San Juan County will take place, starting at Orcas Island High School next Saturday, July 17th, at 10 a.m. Participants and onlookers will walk to the Orcas Island Dog Park just east of the Orcas airport. The event will conclude at
Music in the Park with Orcatrazz Next Sunday
By Ken Speck San Juan County Parks Dept continues its Music In the Park summer series in the Stage on the Green in Eastsound. On Sunday July 18 the popular swing band Orcatrazz will be featured. Time of the show is 6 to 7:30 pm and is free to all.
Letter to the Editor: Joys of a “Staycation”
It seems it's only when friends or family show up that I think to do the "touristy" things. One adventure I'd missed since moving here was to go on a whale watch trip. I booked with Eclipse Charters when I had out-of-state friends visiting a couple of weeks ago, and
Make “The Shift” July 17 at Odd Fellows Hall
Contributed by Samara Shaw On Saturday, July 17th, Help us Make The Shift The Shift: A planetary evolutionary movement, away from greed, away from fear, away from struggle... away from all that keeps us from the light of our true selves. On Saturday, July 17th, in solidarity with The Mayan Elders
Letter to the Editor: Book Exchange a Success!
On June 26th the first community Homeschool Book Exchange was held at the public library. Participants were encouraged to bring items that were gently used and recycle them for materials they were seeking for next year. We bartered, traded and bought some great books from one and another. It was
Guest Opinion: Why Vote to Raise Taxes in a Terrible Economy?
By Norm Stamper Having spent three and a half decades in law enforcement, I have some thoughts about what makes for a safe, prosperous and healthy community. It starts, not surprisingly, with family: Every child needs a secure, nurturing start in life. Just as every child needs and deserves a
Biotoxins Force Closure of SJC Recreational Shellfish Harvest
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The Washington State Health Department has closed recreational shellfish harvesting in all of San Juan County’s waters due to high levels of a biotoxin which can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. The Department of Health has issued a bulletin warning, “Eating shellfish contaminated by
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All for a Great Parade!
To all of our kids, teachers, parents, graduates and friends: A huge round of thanks to you all for helping to make this a memorable Parade. You did a great job of showing support for, and pride in our School! Please enjoy this slideshow at the link below
Relax and Entertain at Weekend Events
Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Gene Nery and Martin Lund 6 p.m. Betty Reynolds, author of An Artist's Journey to Bali will be at Darvill's at 7 p.m. The book is a cultural exploration into the mysterious and colorful Indonesian island of Bali. In her beautifully illustrated artist's watercolor sketchbook, the
OPALCO Board to Vote on Commercial and Pump Rate Increases
At the next OPALCO board meeting on Thursday, July 15th (Eastsound OPALCO office, 183 Mt. Baker Road, beginning at 8:45 a.m.) the Board will vote on the second of four planned commercial rate increases and the first of a planned four-year adjustment of pump rates. Both rate increases, if approved
